As the winter chill sets in, it’s easy to succumb to the allure of cozy evenings indoors, leaving your Muay Thai training for another day. But imagine this: instead of yielding to the comfort of your bed after a long day’s work, you step into the gym, energised and driven. It’s not a dream—it’s within your reach. Overcoming the winter training rut is a challenge many face, but with the right mindset and strategies, you can reignite your passion for Muay Thai and emerge stronger than ever before. Set Goals to Ignite Your Fire Goal-setting is the cornerstone of progress in any martial art journe ..read more

1 – Mental Skills. Don’t overthink it. It’s pyjama wrestling. Look at BJJ competition as an opportunity to improve your skills. Nobody will really care if you win or lose. 2 – Don’t give yourself any excuses. The other guy was too heavy. He’d been training longer than me. My neck is hurting, I’m going to wait until I’ve trained a few more weeks, months years. it all doesn’t matter. None of those excuses are going to help you improve your bjj so they’re all irrelevant. 3 – Give yourself the best chance of success my making sure you’re in the correct weight & age division. Sometimes ..read more

Be Consistent – Forget about ‘Fight Camps’. Train consistently at the same classes and sessions every week. Don’t train hard for a few months and then drop-off for weeks at a time. Early in your career, you need to be ready to fight all the time, often at short notice. If you arent staying ready you’ll miss out on good opportunities which could be the difference between reaching your goals or going nowhere. If you keep taking time off then needing to do intense training camps, it will cause injuries, lack of technical improvement and you won’t reach your full potential ..read more

One common problem for new Brazilian JiuJitsu students is understanding how to get promoted to the next belt. Asking what you need to do is frowned upon and the usual advice is ‘Just keep training and don’t worry about the belts’ or ‘You’ll get the belt when you’re ready for it’. This isn’t useful advice. The belts are there for a reason. If they aren’t important then why bother having them at all? The main purpose for belts in BJJ is as a general indicator of skill level. A blue belt should have a higher level of BJJ skill than a white belt and a purple belt should have a higher skill level t ..read more

In the journey of Muay Thai, plateaus are inevitable. They’re the moments where progress seems to stall, motivation wanes, and challenges loom large. Yet, it’s precisely during these times that we have the opportunity to grow and evolve as martial artists. Here’s how to overcome common plateaus and reignite your passion for the sport: Reflecting on Stagnant Progress: Encountering stagnant progress can leave you feeling disheartened and questioning your abilities. It’s like being stuck in quicksand, struggling to move forward. Take a moment to reflect on how far you’ve come since your first tra ..read more

Today’s top BJJ competitors would be able to beat those of two decades ago, especially under BJJ or grappling rules. It’s a natural progression, much like how any sport evolves. Today’s sprinters run faster than those from half a century ago. But this doesn’t necessarily mean it’s harder for the average student to become a Black belt now than it was back then. There is more information available about BJJ now than ever before so it’s easier to learn. More schools, More instructors, More instructional videos, and more online learning. It’s much easier to learn BJJ these days whereas in the pas ..read more

Embarking on a Muay Thai journey is more than a fitness pursuit – it’s a transformative venture fostering mental resilience, discipline, and community. If you’re a Thornbury resident ready to kickstart your Muay Thai adventure, ACSA Melbourne is your ideal launchpad. Understanding the Basics: As newcomers may feel overwhelmed in a new martial arts class, ACSA Melbourne’s Muay Thai beginner course in Thornbury prioritises comfort. Instructors create a welcoming environment, breaking down techniques into manageable steps, ensuring a stress-free learning experience at your pace. What to Expect in ..read more

Welcome to Australian Combat Sports Academy Melbourne’s top Muay Thai destination. Let’s delve into the essential role of controlled sparring – a key ingredient for your growth in the sport. Sparring is one of the most important learning tools of Muay Thai but it needs to be done properly. Controlled Sparring: Precision Meets Safety Safety takes centre stage during sparring. Our approach to sparring is a delicate balance of control and technique, providing a secure space for you to push boundaries without unnecessary risks. It’s about precision and safety working hand in hand. Mastering Distan ..read more

MMA Amateur World Champion Annie Thatcher preparing for a fight with MMA Coach Denis Kelly As an MMA Fighter, coach (and now as a promoter) you encounter many aspiring fighters who say they will do whatever it takes to achieve success in the fight game but what they really mean is they just want to do it if it’s going to be fun and easy and they can win all the time. The reality is if you want to get to the top levels in this sport or any sport it’s going to be very tough and also you have to be comfortable with the fact that you aren’t going to win all the time. The challenges and fe ..read more

In recent years, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has seen a remarkable surge in popularity all over the world. What was once a niche martial art has now evolved into a mainstream phenomenon practiced by a wide range of people including celebrities such as Tom Hardy & Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. One of the most interesting things about the popularity of BJJ is its growth among adults. Most styles of martial arts which are predominantly practiced by kids and the adults who do train usually started when they were kids. BJJ is unique in its ability to attract adults who have had no previous martial art ..read more